Tour Monticello - Home of Thomas Jefferson
This architectural masterpiece is an historic landmark includes the famous home, gardens and plantation of who served as Governor of Virginia and third President of the United States. Located in Charlottesville.

Tour Montpelier - Home of James Madison
Large tobacco plantation was first owned by several generations of the Madisons, including the Fourth President of the US, and later by the DuPont family. Includes two racetracks that still hosts prominent equestrian events today. Located in nearby Orange County.

Tour Ash Lawn-Highland - Home of James Monroe
This historic house museum, 535-acre working farm, and performing arts site was the home of the fifth President of the U.S. Located close to Monticello.

Tour Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
Nearby in Staunton, Virginia is the birthplace and Shenandoah Valley home of the 28th President of the United States who guided the country through the difficult times of The First World War.

Tour Shenandoah National Park
Situated atop the Virginia's scenic Blue Ridge Mountains is this beautiful wilderness preserve. To the west is the famous Shenandoah River Valley and to the east is the vast Piedmont Pleateau of central Virginia.

Tour Waynesboro Virginia
Waynesboro was the scene of a major civil war battle. Today there are several museums, cultural facilities, and the famous Virginia Metalcrafters foundery.

Bayly Art Musuem
University Ave & Rugby Rd, Charlottesville; (804) 924-3592;
Free Admission; Open: 1-5PM Tues-Sun (Exc: Holidays);
Since 1935 this fine arts museum (located near the University of Virginia campus) has exhibited sculpture and paintings from the 15th to 20th centuries.

Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea Memorial
5th and Main St, Charlottesville;
Statue honoring the early explorers of the Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their American indian guide Sacajawea. Lewis was born near here.

George Rogers Clark Memorial
W. Main St, Charlottesville;
Statue honoring major explorer of the Northwest Territories and elder brother of William Clark.

Virginia Discovery Museum
Downtown Mall, Charlottesville; (804) 977-1025;
Open: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 1-5PM;
Childrens museum with many interactive learning exhibits. Highlights include art studio, pioneer log cabin, beehive, and computer lab.

Oakencroft Vineyard and Winery
Barracks Rd, Charlottesville; (804) 296-4188;

Grand Caverns and Natural Chimneys Regional Parks
Two regional park preserve outstanding geological formations.

Virginia Adventure Guide
Including Chesapeake Bay, the Blue Ridge & Shenandoah Valley By Leonard Adkins
This highly detailed travel guide covers the entire state, from Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Dismal Swamp. All the best hikes, canoe trails, whitewater routes, from an author who has hiked the Appalachian Trail from start to finish three times!

Battlefields of the Civil War
An exciting revision of this combination travel/field guide to important Civil War battlefields in Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Georgia. Acclaimed for its full coverage and thoughtful organization, this is a guidebook you can carry with you as you tour the sites, and relive the action through Howard's vivid battle descriptions.

Best Western Mount Vernon
1613 Emmet Street, Charlottesville VA 22906-7284
Charlottesville's original motor inn, situated on spacious grounds where the colonial furnishings mirror the long standing tradition of hospitality and charm associated with "Mr. Jefferson's Country".

Boars Head Inn
200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville VA 22903
Amid the Serenity of Virginia's Wine Country-the Boars Head Inn Offers World Class Golf-a Full Service Spa-Fitness Center- Tennis Courts and Three Swimming Pools. Many Rooms Offering Balconies With Lake or Beautiful Landscape Views. Located On the Property is the Old Mill Room-Charlottesvilles Only AAA Four Star Restaurant

Park City Vacation Resort Guide
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.